What followed was exactly as Les had said. The deathly aura around the old man continued to corrode his body relentlessly. This was Les's death power, not to be underestimated.

"Ptui!"

The old man spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, his face grim. He couldn't believe he had been bested by someone from the Small Galaxy level. How could this have happened?

Even in the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group, he was considered a person of significant status. Had it not been for his illegitimate child, he wouldn't have bothered coming here.

Indeed, just as Su Chen thought, the student who had died was his illegitimate son. Had his wife not been so powerful and of unparalleled background, he would have brought his son to his side much earlier.

With no other choice, he had to let his son become his student, treating him even better than his legitimate children, a fact known to none.

He had not expected that his quest for vengeance would almost cost him his life.

By now, the old man was scared out of his wits. Were it not for his status as a Large Galaxy-level Powerhouse, allowing him to move at high speeds, he might not have managed an escape.

In a short while, he appeared outside Maple Forest Star, with a sizable chunk of flesh missing from the back of his neck, revealing bloody traces. The word "Heal" was continuously uttered from his mouth.

It was a character known to possess healing powers. However, compared to those who specialized in the healing Domain, its effects were considerably inferior, but it was just enough to ensure his survival.

"Damn it, I can't just leave like this. I will destroy this planet as a burial gift for my son!"

Initially, the old man's goal was merely to kill Yuri. Unfortunately, not only did he fail, but he also got injured. His goal swiftly shifted to Maple Forest Star.

As for the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group's rule forbidding members from harming human planets, he had flung that consideration far from his mind in his rage.

Destroying a life-bearing planet was no difficult task for a Large Galaxy-level Powerhouse. The only nuisance was the need to counter the planet's natural defensive force against threats.

Unless he entered the life-bearing planet via a transfer station, this defensive force would significantly suppress his power.

As expected, the moment he attempted to act, an invisible suppressing force materialized, reducing his power to the first level of the Large Galaxy tier.

"Life-bearing planets are such a hassle!"

The old man cursed under his breath. However, even with the power of a first-tier Large Galaxy entity, destroying a planet was no difficult feat.

"Break!"

A gigantic character for "break" materialized before the old man, its size comparable to the planet itself. He intended to destroy the entire planet with a single strike.

A massive energy fluctuation unfurled a storm of power, causing violent changes in Maple Forest Star's weather. One second it was sunny, the next, thunderstorms raged, throwing everything into chaos.

Ju Ling and others finally arrived, witnessing the character "break" and sensing the impending doom.

"We must stop him, or Maple Forest Star will be consigned to history!"

They could feel the immense energy emanating from the "break" character, an attack even more potent than the Tenfold Annihilation!

Just as they were about to go all out to thwart the attack, a voice resonated in their minds: "Stand back, let me handle this."

That voice... it was the Commander!

Suddenly, they noticed two figures appearing before them — the Commander and his wife.

"Commander, this place is too dangerous. You should return to base..." Ju Ling said anxiously. This was the heart of the battlefield; why would the Commander come here?

"Yes, Commander. We can handle the enemy quickly, and you can come over afterward," Yun Ru hurriedly added.

All the other Super Soldiers were trying to persuade Su Chen, because in their minds, the Commander was of utmost importance.

Su Chen understood their concerns, but his purpose for being here was to show off his prowess. If he fled, how would he accomplish that?

Including all the Super Soldiers and Leng Yuwei, no one knew how much training he had undergone in the Training Room. Although his current strength was only at the fifth tier of the Small Galaxy, an enemy suppressed to the first tier of the Large Galaxy didn't concern him at all!

"No more discussion, this is my command!"

Su Chen's gaze was resolute, silencing everyone's protests. No matter how anxious they were, they could not defy the Commander's orders.

However, they didn't retreat far, ready to intervene instantly if the Commander faced danger to ensure his safety.

They reasoned that, with the lady by the Commander's side—a ninth-tier powerhouse of the Small Galaxy—there would be sufficient protection...

But when they saw that even she had left the Commander's side, they panicked. The Commander was serious this time!

They exchanged glances, making a joint decision: once the Commander engaged, they would all join the battle, regardless of any subsequent reprimand from the Commander.

"It seems the Human Peacekeeping Operations Group, an organization supposedly upholding human peace, has spawned a degenerate like you, willing to destroy a life-bearing planet. Now, that's something unheard of," Su Chen stated sarcastically, standing not far from the elderly man.

The old man's face soured; he was fully aware of the gravity of his actions. If his role as a senior mentor of the Action Team were discovered, not to mention losing his position, he would face trial at the highest human court.

But he couldn't swallow the rage over his son's murder. If Yuri, the perpetrator, died, perhaps his anger would subside. Unfortunately, not only did he fail to kill his son's murderer, but he also sustained severe injuries. He had to seek revenge!

Unable to defeat these individuals, was he not capable of annihilating a single planet?

Picking on the weak was a common failing many shared, and the old man was no exception.

"Are you their Commander?"

He was somewhat taken aback, having overheard the conversation between Ju Ling and the others.

It seemed implausible that the leader of so many Small Galaxy-level powerhouses was only a fifth-tier Small Galaxy entity.

"Guaranteed," Su Chen shrugged, eyeing the old man. "I'm offering you a chance. Surrender willingly, and I can assure you a dignified end. Otherwise..."

Whoosh!

The one to act was not Su Chen, but the old man.

Upon learning Su Chen's identity, he figured that capturing the Commander would secure his escape.

He didn't take a mere fifth-tier Small Galaxy entity seriously.

"Danger!"

The moment the old man moved, all the Super Soldiers reacted, but they were too far away for immediate intervention.

They deeply regretted not stopping the Commander earlier.

However, what happened next left them all dumbfounded, with Les even exclaiming, "What the hell!"

A character for "sleep" appeared in the old man's palm as he materialized in front of Su Chen, aiming a palm strike at his head.

To everyone's surprise, Su Chen simply extended his hand and firmly caught the old man's wrist.

"Your ability is impressive, but in the next second, it will be mine." (To be continued)

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